Abstract
As the global aging problem becomes more serious, the work participation and quality of life of older people have become important topics of sociological and public policy research. Differences in the economic, cultural, and social security systems of different countries have led to differences in the patterns and effects of labor force participation among the elderly. This study examines in depth the multidimensional effects and benefits of older people’s labor force participation on their quality of life from a transnational perspective, in an attempt to identify the universal laws of this issue. This study is based on six longitudinal databases (N=72,631) and uses a fixed-effects model and meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the impact of older people’s work participation on physical health, ADL, mental health, and social activities. This research provides new perspectives for the development of strategies for health interventions for older adults in an aging society, and provides a feasible way to alleviate the pressure on the health care system and national finances in an aging society.
Presenters
Wang ZhangStudent, PhD Candidate in Management, Southeast University, Jiangsu, China Jingjing Zhang
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Southeast University, China
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2025 Special Focus—Aging, Intergenerational Solidarity and the Polycrisis
KEYWORDS
Older Adults, Work Participation, Quality of Life, Multi-Cohort Study, Dynamic Effects, Active Aging
